Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Lead to oversee the delivery of mechanical packages on large-scale installation projects.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, proven leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering projects to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical projects, including data centers, and to contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
Open to SA and EU candidates
Responsibilities
As a Mechanical Lead, you will be responsible for:
Reporting to the Mechanical Project Manager and acting as the package owner for assigned scopes, such as chilled water, ventilation, plumbing, and heat rejection systems.
Leading the day-to-day delivery of the package to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets, while managing internal supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors.
Conducting toolbox talks, verifying RAMS/permits, and implementing the package ITP/ITRs to enforce a “Right First Time” culture.
Reviewing IFC/design drawings and specifications, raising and tracking RFIs and technical queries, and driving BIM/model coordination to resolve clashes and produce construction/fabrication drawings.
Ensuring builders’ works, penetrations, supports, and setting-out are complete ahead of installation, maintaining redlines, and ensuring timely as-builts.
Developing and managing rolling 3–6 week lookaheads aligned to the baseline schedule, tracking WBS % complete, labor, material take-offs, and EMR, and reporting variances with recovery actions.
Supporting commercial controls with the Project QS, including valuations, variations/claims, notifications, and change logs, while maintaining photographic and QA evidence.
Contributing to tender packages, technical assessments, and planning for long-lead equipment and field-need dates.
Coordinating daily with CSA/Electrical/ICT/Fire teams to secure work fronts and interfaces, verifying workmanship and compliance with codes/specifications, and managing quality walkdowns.
Administering the snagging/punch process and driving real-time closure.
Planning and executing pressure tests, flushing/cleanliness, chemical treatment, and valve proving, as well as coordinating functional performance tests and BMS/EPMS integration.
Compiling O&M inputs, QA/Safety File entries, and close-out documentation to achieve area/system handover readiness.
Operating within the ISO 19650-aligned CDE, managing transmittals, submittals, approvals, and version control, and utilizing model-based coordination and short-interval planning dashboards.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
3-5 years of experience delivering mechanical packages on large installation projects, with mission-critical/data center experience being advantageous.
Demonstrated leadership of subcontractors and field teams, with excellent communication and coordination skills.
Technical competence across HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, plumbing & drainage systems, and BMS interfaces.
Proven experience with testing and commissioning workflows and close-out documentation.
Proficiency in BIM/CAD and CDE-based document control, along with strong IT skills (e.g., Excel, scheduling tools).
Desirable Criteria:
Experience delivering projects to EN 50600 standards, with familiarity in PUE/WUE targets and energy KPI reporting.
Hands-on experience with digital delivery using ISO 19650 CDE workflows and 4D planning.
Knowledge of district heat reuse or waste-heat offtake solutions in compliance with EnEfG.
Expertise in commissioning high-density cooling systems (e.g., in-row, rear-door, liquid cooling) and integration with facility monitoring.
Strong negotiation skills and experience in supply-chain resilience planning for long-lead mechanical equipment (e.g., chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, pumps).
Familiarity with refrigeration and cooling safety standards (EN 378).
Proficiency in the German language is advantageous.
If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for excellence in mechanical engineering, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.